boa_08 21 1967LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
AUGUST 21,1967
MEMBERS PRESENT
Dave Grundf est, Jr.,
Darrell Dover
W. Finley Williams
MEMBERS ABSEENT
Scott Farrell
W. R. Meeks, Chairman
STAFF PRESENT
John L. Taylor
Louis E. Barber
Leon Sneed
Dorothy Riffel
Vice Chairman
OTHERS PRESENT
Perry 4hitmore, Asst. City Attorney
Jimmy Jones, Gazette Reporter
There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by the Chairman at
2:00 P. M. A motion -was made for approval of the minutes as mailed, which was
seconded and passed unanimously.
Action was taken as follows:
Tract No. 1 - Z-2116
Applicant: Moise Seligman, Jr.
Location: 1900 Beechwood Road
Description: The S% of Lot 132 and all of Lots 133
and 134, Shadowlawn Addition
Classification:- "A" -One -family District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Yard Area
Setback Provisions of Section 43-12
of the Code of Ordinances to permit
construction of carport and covered walk
in yard space
Mr. Moise Seligman, Jr., the applicant, was represented by his son, Moise Seligman,
III, who stated that the Variance was requested to eliminate traffic congestion,
both on Beechwood Road and Echo Pass at the intersection of Beechwood Road, and
to provide more parking space for the family vehicles and service vehicles. The
existing garage, which is too small for modern cars, will be used for storage purposes.
The new building will extend back further than the existing one.
A motion was made to approve the Variance requested which was seconded and passed
unanimously.
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Tract No. 2 - Z-2115
Applicant:- R. T. Holderness
Location: 4415 "I" Street
Description: E% of Lot 16, Block 17, Pulaski Heights Addn.
Classification: "D"-Apartment District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Yard Area
Setback Provisions of Section 43-13 of the
Code of Ordinances to permit an addition to
existing non -conforming structure.
Mrs. Holderness was present in the interest of the application, and stated that they
plan to add a bathroom on the east side of the house which will be 3' X 7' feet in
size and would be an extension of an existing stoop.
A motion was made that the application be approved, which was seconded and passed
unanimously.
Tract No. 3 - Z-2118
Applicant: or. John Samuel
Location: 5813 "A" Street
Description: Lot 17, and the South 40 feet of Lot 10,
Block .2, Orlando Heights Addition
Classification: "E-1" Quiet Business on Lot 17 - and
"B"-Residence District on Lot 10
Variance: Requests a Variance fromthe Use Provisions
of Section 43-3 of the Code of Ordinances to
permit parking in residential zone and
Section 43-20 (2-f) to permit parking in
front yard space in "E-1" District
Mr. Bob Beal, realtor, representing Dr. Samuel, was present and stated that Lot 17
(5813 West Markham Street) is zoned 11-1" Quiet Business and is only 126 feet deep.
He said that Dr. Samuel proposes to build a clinic 30' X 67' on this lot and needs
a minimum of ten parking spaces to meet the off-street parking requirements, and since
he owns the lot immediately behind the Markham Street property at 5813 "A" Street,
he would like to use the south 40 feet of Lot 10 for parking for the "E-1" zoning on
Lot 17 immediately south. Mr. Beal also stated that Dr. Samuel wanted to retain the
improvements on Lot 10 as it is a substantial brick house which would have approxi-
mately 40 feet in the back yard space, and that they would have no objection to
entering the parking area on Lot la from "A" Street if it would help the traffic
situation on Markham Street, and that they would also construct a curb between the
two lots to prevent through traffic from Markham to "A" Street. There were no
objectors.
A motion was made to defer action on this application until the next regular meetin
so that there will be more members of the Board present to consider the case. The
motion was seconded and passed unanimously. (This action was taken because the Board
wanted a written legal opinion from the City Attorney, and the required number of votes
could not obtained for any other motion.)
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Tract No. 4 - Z-2114
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Classification:
Variance:
Julia Brod
1810 South Grant Street
The South 48 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 24,
Bateman's Subdivision of Cherry and Cox Addn.
"A" -One -family District
Requests a Variance from the Yard Area Set-
back Provisions of Section 43-12 of the Code
of Ordinances to permit construction of
carport in Side Yard Area.
Mr. T. J. Whitfield, 1810 South Grant Street, son-in-law of the applicant, was
present to represent the application. He stated that Mrs. Brod would like to build a
double carport in length in the area adjacent to the southside of the existing
residence which is part of a closed alley as they now have to use the neighbor's
property in order to turn into thei r back yard for parking,, and that with the proposed
addition they could park on the side. The present carport is part of the house and
it will be used as a patio. There have been no objections from the neighbors, and Mr.
Whitfield is of the opinion that this construction would enhance the appearance of the
house.
A motion was made that the request for Variance be denied, which was seconded and passed
unanimously. The proposed construction eliminates entirely the required side -yard on
the south side of the structure. The Board felt that the request violates the intent
of the Zoning Ordinance and provisions of the Building Code, and that if the property
owner to the south requested the same waiver, it could not be denied, and therefore
the buildings would be touching each other.
Tract No. 5 - Z-1090
Applicant: Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind, Inc.
Location: 2800 Block Fair Park Boulevard
Description: All of Block 3, C. 0. Brack's Addition
Classification: "B"-Residence District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Main Structure
Provisions of Section 43-2-(5) of the Code
of Ordinances to permit more than one main
structure on a lot, and approval of Develop-
ment Plan.
Mr. Stanley "rice, Attorney, for the applicant, stated that the reason for the waiver
request is that they are planning the construction of an additional building that will
tie into existing structures on the land. He said that they had applied for and had
been given a 2/3 grant by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare which has
set minimum floor space requirements which must be met as to construction, size'of
rooms, etc. within the building. The block between Tyler and Fair Park Boulevard,
28th and 29th Streets is not square as are most city blocks and for that reason they
are cramped for space and have not been able to meet the floor space requirement,
he said. Mr. Price said that the proposed building would be located on the southeast
side of the property and any construction would be totally inside of the existing brick
wall on the corner of Tyler and 29th Streets; that the additional space would allow
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the removal of students now housed across the street to the new facility, and that
they propose to close the driveway on 29th Street about 1/2 way up the block and a
new driveway opened off. Tyler on the corner, construct curb and gutter on 29th Street,
pavement on Tyler Street as it extends south, and curb and gutter on the west side
of Tyler Street.
Mrs. Delbert S. Clark, 2914 South Tyler Street, was present and gave at length the
history of the growth of that neighborhood and the rehabilitation facility,, a copy
of which has been made part of the record. The petition was signed by four other
adjacent property owners.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Elliott, 2815 South Tyler Street, were present, and requested
that questions included in a letter of July 13th be answered, which Mr. Price attempted
to do. He filed a petition having 15 signatures of adjoining property owners in
opposition to the requested variances. Mr. Elliott stated that the variances for
further construction would devalue his property.
Mr. Mike King, 7400 West Markham Street, who owns property at 2901 Fair Park Boulevard,
2923 South Tyler Street and 2924 Fair Park Boulevard, was present, stating that the
bus does not have room to pull off the street and park which is quite a problem between
4 and 6 P. M.; that beer cans litter the yards of the neighbors, that odors from the
kitchen are offensive, and that everyone in the neighborhood is objecting to the new
addition.
Mrs. Emma Jean Golden, 2915 South Tyler Street, stated that for a number of years
the growth of the rehabilitation center has been slow and insidious, and that they
are constantly uneasy as they have been promised several commitments which have not
been met, and that they are disturbed over the requested variances. She said they
are confused and don't really know what they are trying to oppose, and that for the
good of the Center the neighborhood has been sacrificed.
Mrs. Billy Elder, who lives on Tyler Street, and is a blind instructor at the Center,
stated that she had recently purchased her property at 5317 West 29th and did not
agree that property in that neighborhood had been devaluated as an FHA appraisal
was even higher when made for her than it was three years ago. She also stated
that she did not believe that this institution either would devaluate the surrounding
property or inconvenience property owners in any major way. She said that beer cans
and litter are common in any part of town, and that the service to blind people in
helping them to become useful citizens again far outweighs any other aspects or
complaints.
After lengthy discussion in executive session, a motion was made for approval of the
application and the Development Plan provided the curb and gutter is installed for
27 foot pavement width on 28th Street and.29th Street, and Tyler Street with width of
Tyler Street to match that south of 29th Street, with required storm drainage on all
street construction; that driveways comply with the City ordinances; and that on
completion of the proposed dormitory that the three buildings on the southeast corner
of 29th and Tyler be vacated and not used for student housing. The motion was seconded
and passed unanimously.
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Tract No. 6 - Z-2123
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Classification:
Variance:
George Cook
2021 Beechwood Road
North 65 feet of Lots 222 23, and 25,
Block 2, Country Club Heights Addition
"All -One -family District
Requests a Variance from the Yard Area
Setback Provisions of Section 43-12 of the
Code of Ordinances to permit an addition to
existing residence.
Mr. George Cook, the applicant, who lives across the street from subject property,
was present, and stated that the requested variance would allow the construction of
a dining room to be added on the west side of the property; that this property has
been for sale for -eight or ten months and the principal objection is that there is
no dining room.
A motion was made that the application be approv_edwas submitted, which was secohded
and passed unanimously.
Tract No. 7 - Z-2015
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Classification:
Variance:
L. B. Sullivan
412 Rosetta Street
.Lot 108 Block 5, C. S. Stifft's Addn.
"B'l-Residence District
Requests a Variance from the Use provisions
of Section 43-3 of the Code of Ordinances
to permit an addition to existing non -conform-
ing duplex
This application was withheld because the applicant failed to properly notify adjacent
property owners. The Boarddirected the case be placed in the file and no further
action taken.
Tract No. 8 Z-2111
Applicant: Clarence Ford
Location: 7201 Asher Avenue
Description: Lot 20 West Acres Addition
Classifications "F"-Commercial District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Rear Yard
Setback Provisions -of -Section 43-15 to permit
addition to structure which projects into
rear yard space.
Mr. Ford was out of the country and could not be'present. Before he left, he contacted
Mr. Taylor of the Community Development Department and agreed to conform to whatever
requirements the Board of Adjustment propounded.
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A motion was made for a�rovall of theapplication subject to the applicant being
required -to comply wit ar�i ll applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations
of the City. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 P. M.
.lo n L. ay or,
Acting Secret7ry��
Dave Grund est, Vic Ghairma
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